Add 35/5 and 27/56
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 27/56
35/5 + 27/56 is 419/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
35/5 = 35 × 56/5 × 56 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/280 + 135/280 = 1960 + 135/280 = 2095/280 - 2095/280 simplified gives 419/56
- So, 35/5 + 27/56 = 419/56
In mixed form: 727/56
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